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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Longfield
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Longfield.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Longfield
About our fish and chip van hire in Longfield
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and company team days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
For a rural spot like Longfield, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Occasions we serve in Longfield
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Longfield and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Questions from Longfield
Which station is closest to Longfield?
Longfield has its own station: Longfield station.
We are gathering after a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evenings in Longfield stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Planning a chip van in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA3 area, we can bring the van to you. Longfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
If you had Rectory Meadow in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For a fundraiser at a school like Longfield Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Longfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area. Whether your event is on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Longfield we cover include Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (within half a mile west)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch